Jimmy Earl bass gear.

[MALucas]

Over the years, Jimmy Earl has played a variety of basses over the years…. Warwick and Fender being his most used, I think. It’s seems as though he was using a 6 string Smith on the Elektric Band 2 gigs. At least that’s what it appeared to be from the footage on YouTube. Can someone confirm?

 

[kittywithabanjo]

Thats way back but sounds correct to me as well.

 

[fusionguy]

Jimmy's a great player for sure.

 

[dougjwray]

There was a Premier Guitar "Rig Rundown" interview video on him years ago.

 

[DWBass]

Jimmy Earl primarily plays a modified 1966 Fender Jazz Bass, a 1972 Fender Jazz Bass, and various Warwick signature models. His gear features a mix of vintage Fender warmth and modern, active Warwick punch, often utilizing Hipshot tuners, Badass bridges, and EMG pickups.
Key Basses:

• 1966 Fender Jazz Bass: Olympic white, modified with a Badass bridge and Hipshot tuners (including an extender key).
• 1972 Fender Jazz Bass: Black, featuring a maple neck.
• Warwick Jimmy Earl Signature Series (5-String): Features a US Swamp Ash body, maple neck/fingerboard, active EMG J/J pickups, and MEC 2-band electronics.
• Other Warwicks: Thumb and a fretless Dolphin.
• Vintage Fender: Also plays a 1963 Precision Bass and 1969 Jazz Bass.

Key Gear & Components:

• Bridge: Leo Quan Badass Bridge for increased sustain.
• Tuners: Hipshot tuners, including an extender (D-tuner) for dropping the E-string.
• Electronics: Active EMG pickups and 2-band EQ (on signature models).
• Amps: Associated with Gallien-Krueger.

His signature Warwick model, which was released in a 2012 series and originally in 1993, is known for a punchy sound with LED fretboard markers

 

[Bob_Ross]

I haven't paid attention to Jimmy in decades, but I always associated him with a 6-string bass. Was that also a Warwick?